US Bridges

SR 3009 over Shermans Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Near Centre · Structure no. 000000000029662

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Shermans Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 3009 over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 126 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesShermans Creek
LocationNear Centre
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35558, -77.40382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 3009 over Shermans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Shermans Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.